While the following mental health tips may seem obvious, sometimes we just need a reminder and a gentle nudge to take action. Life naturally ebbs and flows through good and challenging times, but sometimes the trying times negatively impact your mental health. Moving past problems can become tricky when this happens, causing a downward slide. Recognizing your mental health isn’t…
I live for DIY projects and would be the first to admit that starting a new DIY project can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, but let’s not pretend this is always the case. As I have discovered, exciting new projects can easily turn into something overwhelming and unpleasant when there are money restrictions, time restraints, and setbacks due to…
If I have learned one thing about life, it is this: Life WILL keep throwing problems your way. How do you clear your head when this happens? We all battle with anxiety at some point or another. You might find that managing anxiety has become increasingly difficult with so much going on in life, or perhaps everything seems to fly…
There are women who will experience motherhood in their lifetime. And while I would be the first to acknowledge that it’s not a woman’s sole purpose in life to have children, and some don’t want them at all, it can be a rewarding experience to bring life into the world. However, the responsibility that comes with motherhood is no cakewalk.…
Why is choosing happiness important? According to Wikipedia, “Happiness, in the context of mental or emotional states, is positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Other forms include life satisfaction, well-being, subjective well-being, flourishing and eudaimonia.” According to VeryWellMind, “Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. While happiness has many…